Winnipeg Art Gallery

Overview

About Winnipeg Art Gallery

Canada’s oldest civic art gallery established in 1912, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, has over 25,000 works of art ranging from 15th century European paintings to 21st century American multi-media art. Today, WAG is Canada’s sixth largest gallery.

What to Do at Winnipeg Art Gallery?

Winnipeg Art Gallery is a great visit for an art lover with ever-changing permanent and travelling exhibits. They have an extensive collection of exhibits – popular among them are the Inuit Art, Olympus exhibit featuring Greek and Roman sculptures, classical antiquities, Group of seven paintings.

The WAG plays a vital role in the community—enriching, inspiring, and engaging people with the world of art. As Canada’s oldest civic art museum, the WAG presents its collections and programs to local, national, and international audiences, maintaining the highest standards in current museum practices.

When to visit Winnipeg Art Gallery?

Hours: Open throughout the year. Closed on Mondays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

Tuesday – Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

WAG Studio (Art Classes): Tuesday – Friday | Noon – 4:00 PM.

Time required to visit:

1 – 2 hrs, depending on interest

How much will it cost to visit Winnipeg Art Gallery?

Admission:

Member Free; Adult 12; Senior/Student $10; Family (2 adults and 4 children under 18) $28; Children 5 and under Free

How to get tickets?

At the Door

How to get to Winnipeg Art Gallery?

Located in the heart of Winnipeg, just off Portage Avenue and within walking distance of the downtown hotels at 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1

Lat: 49.8893669 Lon: -97.1502129Get Directions from Your Location There is metered parking in front of the Gallery as well as on St. Mary Avenue and Colony Street. Parking is also available at ImPark (the Bay parkade) just across the street and in parking lots on Good Street behind the Abbott Clinic.

Public Transit Accessibility: Winnipeg Transit

What about amenities and accessibility?

Accessibility

Wheel chair accessible

Backpacks, large purses, umbrellas, or other bulky items are not allowed in the galleries. Free parcel check is available at the front desk.

Reasonably sized strollers are allowed in the galleries unless the galleries are crowded.